Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Widespread Panic

Purpose:Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

the guy on the far left has got the food (and is holding it over the fat guy's head) so he's got control over the fat guy, AND he's got fishing pole-esque weapon gripped tightly in his hand. he's definitely in charge.

everyone else just looks like they're in line for whatever he's feeding the fat guy with.

Teach a man to fish? I disagree that the far right guy is pissing - he also has a pole, just not as big as the guy on the left. I almost went with the fat guy, but he's in such a submissive pose, at the mercy of the most left guy, I can't do it.

Second from left is clearly the caught fish. The problem is that they're fishing a stream, not the deep sea, and wouldn't have brought anywhere near the rod and line necessary to land such a ginormous catch. One of the jokers in the back would also have to be at the ready with a net and not messing around mugging for a camera.

Which puts far left firmly in control. Rear/far right has no chance of reeling in a catfish, trout, or percussionist anywhere near the size of what his friend just brought in.

oh, i could try to come up with some contrarian response based on clothing, seniority, or hairstyles. but it would be futile to vote against the guy holding the glowing excalibur fishing pole. fisher king on the left is in charge.